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RE: University Degree or CISSP

Subject: RE: University Degree or CISSP
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:49:28 -0400
Soum,

That really depends on your intended career path.  Do you plan on filling a 
hands-on position in networking, a technical job in InfoSec, or perform a 
strategic IT/InfoSec management function?

Holding certifications will help you land a job in the realm of the 
certificate.  It demonstrates a measured level of understanding within that 
field, and possibly experience.

Holding a University degree will help you get a job in the realm of general 
business.  It demonstrates a level of commitment, and understanding of the 
field of study.

They are complimentary.  If I was just entering the field, uncertain of my 
direction, and had the time and the resources, I would pursue a single cert, 
then the degree, then other certs to fill the gaps.

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com [mailto:soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 5:30 AM
To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
Subject: University Degree or CISSP


Is it better (in terms of technology and industry acceptablity) to get a 
university degree on information security than certifications such as 
ccna/ccsp, ceh (or security+) and cissp?
 
Soum


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